Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Marc Boldt
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1751 1997–98 |
State employee communicatnsAny state employee may communicate with a legislator without reporting the communication to a superior, agency head, or otherwise. | Paul Zellinsky (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1784 1997–98 |
Public assistance fraudThe Division of Fraud Investigations is established in DSHS, to investigate and refer fraud cases for local prosecution. The director of the division is responsible for providing leadership, recommending policy for fraud... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1805 1997–98 |
Health care savings accountsA four-year health care savings account (HCSA) and catastrophic insurance pilot project is to be administered by the state Health Care Authority (HCA). The pilot project is generally exempt from state laws governing insurance. | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1858 1997–98 |
Parents' rights informationThe notice requirements for child abuse investigations are expanded. When conducting an investigation of child abuse or neglect, the department must notify the parents of their rights under the child abuse chapter. | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2019 1997–98 |
Charter schoolsA new chapter is created in the education code authorizing and establishing a process for creating and implementing charter schools. A charter school : A charter school is a public school of one or more K-12 grades managed by... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2027 1997–98 |
Travel salesRegistration of Travel Sellers . A separate registration fee must be paid for each office or business location having two or more employees for businesses operating in multiple locations. Registration is renewed annually... | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2039 1997–98 |
Incarceration cost liabilityMunicipalities, counties, and the state may require inmates to pay the costs incurred as a result of their incarceration into a community restoration fund after the inmate is released. Liability for payment is by court decree. | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2308 1997–98 |
School tests/parent consentA school may not use oral or written tests, questionnaires, surveys, examinations, or evaluations to elicit a student's personal beliefs, or the personal beliefs of their family regarding sex or religion without the written... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2340 1997–98 |
Wetlands technical assistancA pilot project is established within the Department of Ecology (DOE) for technical assistance on wetlands issues. The project is in two of DOE's regional offices. | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2366 1997–98 |
Good samaritan disease testsAny good samaritan who comes in contact with bodily fluids while rendering emergency assistance may receive infectious disease testing free of charge from the public health department of the county of his or her residence, if... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2369 1997–98 |
Slayer benefts/victm's deathThe slayer = s rights to retirement benefits of the victim under the state retirement system are taken away and given to the victim = s estate. The Department of Retirement Systems, after notice that a slayer situation exists,... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2395 1997–98 |
Partial-birth abortionsIt is a class C felony for a physician to perform a partial-birth abortion. A partial-birth abortion is defined as intentionally delivering a fetus or a substantial portion of a fetus into or partially through the birth canal... | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2422 1997–98 |
Parents' rights in educationAdding New Parental Rights and Duties . The current statutory and regulatory rights and responsibilities of parents are listed. Two new rights are added: (1) the right to temporarily exclude a child from school activities,... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2428 1997–98 |
Nonprofit fund raising/taxAmounts received by nonprofit organizations for fund-raising activities are exempt from B&O tax and sales tax. Fund-raising activities are activities involving the direct solicitation of money or property or the anticipated... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2588 1997–98 |
Negligent treatment of childThe statute that requires the Department of Social and Health Services to use a risk assessment process when investigating child abuse and neglect cases is amended requiring substance abuse be a risk factor. The department in... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2589 1997–98 |
TANF eligibilityTANF eligibility is conditioned upon establishing paternity for a child receiving assistance. A "good cause" exemption from this requirement, based upon current regulatory practice, is specified in statute, for cases where... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2748 1997–98 |
Rural industrial developmentA rural distressed county means a county with an unemployment rate that exceeds the state average by 20 percent for three years. A rural distressed county that plans under the Growth Management Act may allow additional... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2761 1997–98 |
At-risk youthCommitment to Mental Health or Substance Abuse Treatment . The processes for the admission of a child to mental health or chemical dependency treatment are clarified by clearly separating the procedures for: (1) voluntary... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2818 1997–98 |
WorkFirst assistance unitsFor determination of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families eligibility, if a member of the household is ineligible due to alienage, DSHS allocates half of the ineligible person's earning to the assistance unit (the family on... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2840 1997–98 |
WISHA citationsNo citation under the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act may be issued for a violation caused by unpreventable employee misconduct if the employer has a thorough safety program with rules that were adequately... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2848 1997–98 |
Student learning assessmentThe timeline for the availability and mandated use of the middle and high school science assessments are modified. The COM is renamed the Certificate of Academic Proficiency (CAP) and a timeline is provided to implement the... | Gigi Talcott (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2889 1997–98 |
Transportatn agency consolidThe three agencies, TIB, CRAB and DOT, in cooperation with the LTC, the Office of Financial Management (OFM), and the chairmen of the respective boards and commissions, are required to submit to the LTC and OFM by December 1,... | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2890 1997–98 |
Transportation perfrmnc budgThe Transportation Efficiency and Accountability Act is created. DOL, DOT, and WSP must implement a performance budgeting system that provides a link between agency objectives and the budget. | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2902 1997–98 |
WorkFirst program vendorsFor the implementation of WorkFirst, DSHS may contract with public or private entities for services ordinarily provided by civil service employees, regardless of rights created by state civil service law. | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2914 1997–98 |
Sexually transmitted diseaseThe Governor must appoint a 15-member HIV surveillance implementation task force, with broad representation, to develop a statewide pilot project for HIV infection surveillance and report to the state Board of Health by... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |